Why Is the Transition to Motherhood Linked to a Decline

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why is the transition to motherhood linked to a decline in marital satisfaction?

• A) Women believe that the child care and increased housework is unequal.
• B) Mothers experience lower levels of stress than married women without children.
• C) Most mothers believe in traditional gender roles when it comes to child rearing.
• D) Mothers feel that her parents should take an active part in child rearing activities.

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